Joseph Simon Email & Phone Number

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Process• Process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies, materials and equipment• Secure quotes, buy and approve the acquisition of goods and services needed by the company• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries• Coordinate material needs with Production Control, Technical Sales and Engineering• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand• Execute negotiations, purchasing strategies, contracts and closing deals with optimal terms• Evaluate all contracts and ensure compliance to all company policies and analyze all project requirements• Complete Bill of Ladings for outside service if necessary and contact freight carriers to determine shipping methods• Obtain/ensure approval of all vendor lists and purchasing contractsVendor Relations• Coordinate supplier rating system to maximize best vendor selection • Oversee supply chain management, evaluate vendor performance for product quality and delivery and recommend corrective measures

Williamsport, Pennsylvania Area

• Manage daily sourcing and procurement activities for top local accounts• Coordinate business development and strategic planning locally• Provide decision making support to district stores• Manage multiple agendas, priorities, and schedules while adhering to deadlines• Produce standardized operating procedures (SOPs) business plans• Work in collaboration with internal and external sources• Analyze sales reports and industry data for forecasting and planning

Williamsport, Pa

• Successfully built partnerships with multiple contacts within a customer’s purchasing chain• Assured that customer orders are correct and completed within the customer requested deadline• Analyzed and successfully fulfilled customer orders from entry to shipment• Responsible for daily management of over 70 accounts• Achieved monthly sales goals in the range of $70,000 - $100,000• Managed and organized new product, promotions, and events for end users• Strong communication between team members from inside sales to corporate executives

Charlottesville, Virginia Area

• Successfully implemented strategic sales plans resulting in growth of active accounts and total sales• Collaborated with general manager, government specialist and district manager on forecasting• Managed and mentored inside sales team to grow small and medium account base• Developed and analyzed new competitive pricing strategies to increase market penetration